Work is due to start on the District Council’s Coleford site in mid-December, price as part of plans to improve the ‘gateway to the town’.
The works will provide a much-needed facelift for Coleford in the area where High Nash Road meets the High Street, cheap creating a better, try more welcoming environment for residents, shoppers and visitors to the town.
The project will see the removal of the two existing derelict Council buildings and the provision of an attractive green open space primed for sustained and successful re-development.
Nearby retailers have been informed of the planned works and Council Officers will be liaising with businesses and town centre users to make sure disruption is kept to a minimum throughout the project.
Shops, offices and properties will remain accessible from the High Street whilst the works take place. However, the only pedestrian access to the Council Offices will be from the front via the ‘banjo’ area from the commencement of the works.
Cllr Patrick Molyneux, Leader of the District Council said: “As a Council we have a duty to ensure that we obtain the best value for the local taxpayer and best social benefit from the Lawnstone site.”
“We are committed to creating a better environment for shoppers, businesses and residents in the town.”
“The re-development of the site will directly benefit Coleford and will be a vital part of our continued investment plans for the town centre’s future success.”
“Our long term plan is to ensure Coleford is an attractive, vibrant place to live, work and do business.”
“We believe the completion of this project will create strong interest from prospective buyers and businesses and would like to see a developer grasp the opportunities that the site has to offer.”
“Ultimately we would like to see a developer provide commercial premises with starter home units, to complement the overall look of the town.”
“The improvement works are due for completion in early Spring. Any queries relating to the project should be directed to the Council’s Land & Property section on 01594 810000.”
Cllr Paul Kay, Mayor of Coleford added: “This could be an exciting project helping to regenerate the town. It certainly will help improve the look of gateway into the town.”